How to talk with your Greek friends about the Greek elections
Get an ouzo and mention the name of a party leader. You’ll be surprised what happens next. But you’re hungry for the details, so here are some po...
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Hermès explores the sensual nature of Kythera
Hermès presents a delightful new fragrance inspired by Kythira. Un Jar...
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Homecoming (or not?) at the Cycladic Museum of Art
Cycladic culture thrived from ca. 3200-2000 BCE in the core islands of...
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Our Tragedy. How could this happen?
There is one question more than any other swirling around in our minds as we contemplate the devastation of last week’s train crash, which killed 57 people, mostly young Greeks: How could this happen? Macropolis’ Nick Malkoutzis analyses the collective failure of successive Greek governments. How could this happen? It’s what m...
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Plan your next getaway with Qatar Airways’ special promotion
Book now to avail of Qatar Airways' tantalizing fares to 95 destinations! Qatar Airways spoils its Privilege Club Members with yet another fabulous promotion. The Members Only Offer runs from 7-17 March 2023, with Privilege Club Members enjoy a discount of up to 20% off. Enjoy exclusive Member Only fares to selected destinati...
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Ralph Fiennes-Juliette Binoche Reunite with The Return, a take on Homer’s ‘The Odyssey
Fans of The English Patient will soon get their wish to see Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche reunite on screen for the first time in 25 years. The pair will star in star in a Bleecker Street production on Homer’s ancient classic “The Odyssey”, The Return directed by Uberto Pasolini. The film is planned for release in 2024. R...
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Countdown to the Athens Marathon 2022
The mother of all marathons, the Athens Marathon, still packs all the passion and drama that Pheidippides must have felt running from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory over the Persians in 490 BC. If you haven't ticked it off your bucket list yet, we suggest you do. If not, line the streets to cheer on intrepid participants! [...
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New Metro link connects Piraeus Port and the Athens International Airport in 55 minutes
Commuting to Piraeus and onwards on to the islands has now become a lot easier thanks to a new metro line connecting the port city to Athens city centre and to the airport in under an hour. A metro ride from Syntagma to Piraeus is just 20 minutes long. A welcome development for visitors and residents alike. Piraeus’ Metro Blue Line 3...
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The Meet Market Fall Edition
What: The Meet Market is a two day ‘nomadic marketplace’ that celebrates the creativity and ingenuity of Athens' many local entrepreneurs. Its fresh and alternative style entices interesting characters to enjoy their well-made products & concepts, with artful promotion, in a fun, lively, musical setting, open to all. Every season it attracts mo...
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Athens Gets More Michelin Stars
A group of talented chefs, risk-taking restaurateurs and sommeliers are cementing Athens’ status as a foodie capital. Michelin agrees by adding a slew of 27 fine food restaurants to its coveted star system. Here's our definitive guide to Athens' Michelin hot spots. Restaurateurs in Athens are pushing the taste frontiers w...
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Figaro celebrates its tenth anniversary in Athens with an impressive panel of speakers and performances
Figaro Histoire in partnership with the City of Athens, and with the generous support of the Greek National Tourism Organisation, celebrated France’s enduring love affair with Athens with a two-day conference on May 27 and May 28 at the Academy of Athens. Les Journees Atheniennes, co-organised by Athens Insider, was the first in a series ...
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Athens x Figaro: A Two Day Conference at the Academy of Athens (and you can join!)
The Figaro media group in partnership with the City of Athens celebrates France’s enduring love affair with Athens with a two-day conference on May 27 and May 28 at the Academy of Athens. Les Journees Atheniennes, co-organised by Athens Insider, will be the first in a series of annual conferences to be hosted in Athens by Figaro. ...
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